Thinking on looking for a G8 GT and wondering on what you guys think of them. Never driven one but they look nice and can make some good power with just a few things. If so, I would be letting my trilogy marauder go.
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Thinking on looking for a G8 GT and wondering on what you guys think of them. Never driven one but they look nice and can make some good power with just a few things. If so, I would be letting my trilogy marauder go.
94 Supercharged Miata
92 5.0 Vert
92 5.0 vert summer edition
93 5.0 vert yellow feature car
05 GT vert
81 Fairmont, Vortech, 302, T-56
03 Rubi
Mr. Mercury
Don't do it my buddy has one and with a Lideo tune. Its fairly quick but its still a cheap chevy the build quality is not as good in my opinion, and he has had a few problems with it but the dealership fixed it.
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2004 Marauder black/moonroof
SCT flip chip, 4:10's, lowered, big brake kit
Kenwood KDC-X790 & 4 Kenwood speakers, 10" Sub
Addco tube sway bars & performance shocks, Metco's
Zex dry nitrous kit, Full SW Exhaust Kit, PI 3000 Stall
5.0L Stroker assembly, Self installed!
E.T. on drag radial tires: 12.270 @ 111.16 & 1.66 60'
One off custom Hood all steel too.
SOON TO BE Vortech supercharged
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2003 Marauder, black with 4.10s n tune (sold)
1968 Fairlane 347 built stroker(fast)
1963 Galaxie 390 auto
2010 Mercury Milan
2019 Taurus Limited
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
I wouldn't trade and MM for a G8........
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Keep your MARAUDER and also own the G8... Problem solved!
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Mid West 'rauder
I was a GM tech for a while before I started with Mercedes. Shotty quality in my opinion. Not as nice as a Marauder. All my opinion. It is easier and somewhat cheaper to upgrade power wise with GM but I wouldn't do it. I don't know if I'll own a newer GM, Just my '90 K1500.
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Don't get me wrong. I love my marauder, just wanting more power and not sure if there is much more in it while being safe. And not wanting to build a short block for it.
94 Supercharged Miata
92 5.0 Vert
92 5.0 vert summer edition
93 5.0 vert yellow feature car
05 GT vert
81 Fairmont, Vortech, 302, T-56
03 Rubi
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Well in my part of the Country we have a few Supercharged and modded Marauders that have punished numerous Mopars and G8's and assorted Corvettes in the DMV .and they are not sellin them. Many members know them by name.
Roger that
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Why would you post this question on this site? Unless you are looking for moral support to not get the G8.
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Because I figured most on here were car guys, not just the love for one and only vehicle. I guess you will never own anything else or betterOriginally Posted by Motorhead350
94 Supercharged Miata
92 5.0 Vert
92 5.0 vert summer edition
93 5.0 vert yellow feature car
05 GT vert
81 Fairmont, Vortech, 302, T-56
03 Rubi
I own 3 others.
Get some exercise, sleep and do something about your stress.
"Bye Bye, Johnny B. Goode."
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I have owned an LS2 Pontiac GTO which shares a lot of parts with the Commodore. I remember it having a lot of wheel hop. I would rate the interior build quality of the GTO/Commodore as on part if not slightly better than the Marauder. I really liked the wide power band of the 6 liter. In stock form it is a much better match for the vehicle.
I believe all G8 GTs have DoD which has its issues and should be removed.
I do not have any sort of brand loyalty and try to keep an unbiased mind. 2 of the 4 Marauders I have owned have blown spark plugs out of the head. 03's had 4 thread heads that are known for blowing out plugs.
Other than the spark plug blow outs, one 4r70w transmission has grenaded and I replaced rear axle bearings and seals on another.
Sorry I don't have much first hand experience with the G8. They can be in the 12s with some basic bolt ons.
The G8 is a better performance car and a lot more capable. Even I know that.
The Marauder looks better and sleepers are more fun.
IMHO.
"Bye Bye, Johnny B. Goode."
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Get the g8 and make me a great deal on your marauder.
THE SUNSHINE STATE MARAUDER'S
A neighbor of mine had a G8 and alot of problems with it. He traded it in for another car.
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